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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.58, 898.21 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.58, 898.21 and 233.33 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.58 : 898.21 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.58/898.21 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.58x = 898.21 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.58x = 209,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,575.43/598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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